Quest Volume 8 Number 1
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Date
2012
Authors
Hawworth, Penny , Geyer, Marisa , Brink, Jeandrew , Wright, Caradee , Langdon, Geneveive , Moore, Penny , Clarkson, Chris , Oosthuizen, Rietha , James, Wilmot , Sherman, SteveJournal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Sponsorship
Academy of Science of South Africa: Department of Science and Innovation
Abstract
The moving Earth QuEST looks at how the Earth was formed; The Barberton granites: South Africa has a rich record of Earth's history in the Barberton granites; QUEST explains how earth scientists are uncovering the evidence: Teaching science; QUEST finds out how science clubs can make science rock: Not so set in stone - Coelacanth: the fossil that really came to life: Penny Hawworth tells the exciting story of the fish that everyone thought was extinct; Terrestrial predators, mammal-like reptiles and the pampas: A team of paleontologists, including; South Africans, have uncovered evidence of one of the earliest land predators. QUEST tells the story of butterflies and bumpy black holes; Marisa Geyer and Jeandrew Brink tell us about extremely massive compact objects; A voice for young scientists in South Africa: Caradee Wright, Genevieve Langdon and Penny Moore tell us about the launch of an exciting new venture for young South African scientists; How little we know Chris Clarkson explains how little we know about our universe What's faster than light'? Chris Clarkson asks the question Nanotechnology and nanoparticles: should be concerned about our health'?
Rietha Oosthuizen discusses the possible health implications of nanoparticles; Grapes, genes and climate change
Wilmot James explains how the Pinot Nair grape has given scientists and wine makers a lot to think about; Real-life problem solving
QuEsts resident mathematician, Steve Sherman, shows us how to love maths.